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Coach K: We Got Beat by a Better Team
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Duke Basketball: The Blue Devils' Schizophrenic Season Comes to an End
With Duke’s season being derailed by the locomotive force of Louisville, the phrase that comes to mind is The Grateful Dead lyric, “ what a long, strange trip it’s been ...
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Duke vs. Louisville: Lone Flaw Proves Blue Devils' Ultimate Undoing in Elite 8
Duke fought like crazy to keep it close against Louisville, but, ultimately, the Cardinals were just too much, running away in the second half for an 85-63 win Sunday to advance to the Final Four...
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Duke Basketball: 5 Things We Learned in the Loss to Louisville
The Duke Blue Devils were eliminated from the 2013 NCAA tournament on Sunday with a 85-63 loss to the Louisville Cardinals. Louisville advances to the Final Four in Atlanta, Ga...
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As Plumlees Roll On, Small Hometown Wonders What Could Have Been
WARSAW, IND. — Inside the Tiger Den, the gym at Warsaw Community High, the school’s – and the town’s – most prized achievements are painted on the floor: state champions ’76, ’78, ’84...
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Louisville's Depth and Defense Pose Potential Problems for Duke Basketball
The tale of Louisville head coach Rick Pitino ’s career is long and multifaceted, as he’s helmed five different collegiate programs and two NBA franchises. But in recent years at Louisville, the story is all about the defense...
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Louisville vs. Duke: What Blue Devils Must Do to Reach Final Four
If the Duke Blue Devils are to advance to a meeting with the Wichita State Shockers in the Final Four, they have to defeat the No. 1 seed Louisville Cardinals. The Cardinals have defeated opponents by an average of 21...
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Duke's Ryan Kelly Sees Progress in Win Against Michigan State
INDIANAPOLIS – With 13:17 left in the first half of Duke’s 71-61 win against Michigan State on Friday night, Duke senior forward Ryan Kelly swished a jumper from about 10 feet out on the right wing...
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Seth Curry Has Chance to Show Up His Brother
INDIANAPOLIS—Big brother is a millionaire, an NBA star, a former first-team All-American and one of the greatest NCAA Tournament heroes of the modern era...
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Duke Basketball: Keys to Beating Louisville Cardinals in Elite Eight Matchup
The Duke Blue Devils are headed to the Elite Eight for the 19th time in school history on the heels of a 71-61 win over Michigan State, but now the real work begins. Mike Krzyzewski's squad has been favored every step of the way as the No...
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Duke Basketball: The Blue Devils Are Playing Championship Defense
Prior to the start of the NCAA tournament, one of the biggest concerns for the Duke Blue Devils was defense...
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Duke Basketball: Keys to Taking Down Michigan State
The Duke Blue Devils (2) will take on the Michigan State Spartans (3) at Lucas Oil stadium in Indianapolis tonight, in what is being deemed a “clash of the titans...
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It's an Even Match with Michigan State, Duke's Mike Krzyzewski Says
Mike Krzyzewski doesn't do many news conferences. He blames health problems from the '90s, when he decided to cut back on the abundant obligations of being the most famous basketball coach in America...
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INDIANAPOLIS: Duke's Kelly Looks to Regain Shooting Touch
Ryan Kelly rotated around the perimeter during Duke’s open practice Thursday, hoisting up a bevy of 3-point jumpers.....
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Plumlee Earns NABC All-America Honors
Duke senior forward Mason Plumlee was named to the NABC All-America second team, the National Association of Basketball Coaches announced Thursday.....
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Duke Basketball: Blue Devils Who Must Step Up Against Spartans
The hot-shooting Duke Blue Devils can beat the tough interior defense of the Michigan State Spartans and make the Elite Eight, but not without a handful of players stepping up their efforts...
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Duke Basketball: What Blue Devils Must Do to Advance to Elite 8
Duke took care of Albany and depleted Creighton to advance to the Sweet 16. It’s next opponent is an all-too familiar one—Michigan State...
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Duke Blue Devils vs Michigan State Spartans Sweet 16 Betting Odds Preview
Duke vs Michigan State battles have been one-sided in favor the Blue Devils in the win column, but one-sided in favor of the Spartans in the betting profits column...
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Duke Elevates James to Assistant Coach
Duke says it will promote special assistant Nate James to assistant coach. Coach Mike Krzyzewski made the announcement Wednesday night, shortly after Northwestern announced the hiring of Duke assistant Chris Collins as its head coach...
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Duke Coach Mike Krzyzewski on Chris Collins Leaving for Northwestern
DURHAM — It’s not officially official yet, but Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski didn’t hesitate on Wednesday to praise Chris Collins, the Blue Devils assistant who is reportedly set to become the next head coach at Northwestern...
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NCAA Tournament: Q&A with Duke Basketball Mom Sonya Curry
The day after driving back from Duke’s game against Creighton in Philadelphia to Charlotte – where she resides and runs the Christian Montessori School at Lake Norman – ...
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Michigan State 101: 5 Things to Know About Duke's Sweet 16 Opponent
Immediately after Duke beat Creighton on Sunday, Mason Plumlee was asked what he knew about Michigan State. “I know they’re good,” he said. He’s right...
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Breaking Down All of the Sweet 16 Matchups
The opening weekend of the NCAA tournament always promises the thrills and disappointments of great endings and upset wins...
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Duke vs. Michigan State: 5 Keys for Blue Devils to Win Sweet 16 Showdown
Of the eight forthcoming Sweet 16 matchups, the Midwest Region possesses the most intriguing of them all as the No. 2 seed Duke Blue Devils will meet the No. 3 seed Michigan State Spartans...
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Duke vs. Michigan State: Key Players to Watch in Sweet 16 Showdown
Tom Izzo and Mike Krzyzewski have stolen some of the pre game headlines, but when Duke and Michigan State square off Friday, the outcome will be decided by the players on the court...